New Law for Joint Custody Decree in Louisiana

New law in Louisiana now mandates that:

In a proceeding in which joint custody is decreed, the court shall render a joint custody implementation order except for good cause shown.

The implementation order shall allocate the time periods during which each parent shall have physical custody of the child so that the child is assured of frequent and continuing contact with both parents.

Unless the court determines it is not feasible or in the best interest of the child, physical custody of the child shall be shared equally.